Reccomended Tire Pressure - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

bingolou · 08-12-2009, 05:15 PM

Girlfriend just purchased an 01 Taurus wagon with the 3.0L DOC SHO engine in it. Goes like stink. However, some previous owner took off the tags from the door posts that state proper tire pressures. I wouldn't be too worried normally as I would just use the pressures from my previous gen bull. However, hers has those narrow profile tires on it (16 inch). What is the proper pressure supposed to be? I thought of using the pressure stated on the tires but this is maximum pressure not recommended pressure. Anybody out there with an 01 bull, would you please take a look at your door posts and reply soonest?
I have a girlfriend that knows a fair bit about cars and my life will be hell on wheels until I get proper numbers. Why oh why did I teach her about cars as now I can't even fudge the truth a little bit. Oh well, at least she does the tune ups and oil changes.

leadfoot_88 · 08-12-2009, 08:50 PM

did u try reading the lettering ON the tire? usually 35-45lbs

and the dohc isnt exactly slow, it kicks for a family car, i have one too, just because its not as fast as some things you've driven doesnt make it slow

00tec-satx · 08-12-2009, 09:00 PM

Stickers Read 32lbs I believe, I inflate to 35.

The Motor you have is the Duratec, not the SHO.

qwertz9586 · 08-12-2009, 10:01 PM

Tire pressure sticker is on the inside of the gas filler door on the G4s. Ignore 30PSI, it drives much better with 35.

fojt19 · 08-18-2009, 04:08 PM

QUOTE (Qwertz9586 @ Aug 12 2009, 11:01 PM)

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Tire pressure sticker is on the inside of the gas filler door on the G4s. Ignore 30PSI, it drives much better with 35.

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My 02 tec doesn't have that, its in the door jamb. it says front 32 rear 32, but i usually run them 35psi for a little firmer ride and better gas mileage.

dark_fire · 08-18-2009, 07:43 PM

Remember, the sticker is for STOCK tires. Once you get a fresh set, go by the sidewall rating.

fojt19 · 08-18-2009, 07:50 PM

QUOTE (dark_fire @ Aug 18 2009, 07:43 PM)

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Remember, the sticker is for STOCK tires. Once you get a fresh set, go by the sidewall rating.[/b]

Not true

Bull Geek · 08-18-2009, 09:29 PM

QUOTE (fojt19 @ Aug 18 2009, 08:50 PM)

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QUOTE (dark_fire @ Aug 18 2009, 07:43 PM)

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Remember, the sticker is for STOCK tires. Once you get a fresh set, go by the sidewall rating.[/b]

Not true
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Hmm...details?

I thought SHOZ had recommended more PSI in the rear...

cflguy2005 · 08-18-2009, 09:35 PM

QUOTE (Bull Geek @ Aug 18 2009, 10:29 PM)

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QUOTE (fojt19 @ Aug 18 2009, 08:50 PM)

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QUOTE (dark_fire @ Aug 18 2009, 07:43 PM)

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Remember, the sticker is for STOCK tires. Once you get a fresh set, go by the sidewall rating.[/b]

Not true
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Hmm...details?

I thought SHOZ had recommended more PSI in the rear...
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I thought it was more in the front

fojt19 · 08-19-2009, 01:44 AM

That tire could go any number of cars. You should go by what the sticker on the car recommends and adjust for your preferences accordingly.

08-12-2009, 09:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
00tec-satx Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 4508 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, TX Chapter: Southern Drives: 00tec Visit: My Garage Posts: 6,661 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	Stickers Read 32lbs I believe, I inflate to 35. The Motor you have is the Duratec, not the SHO. __________________ Give a man a fire and he'll be warm for the day. Set him on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

08-12-2009, 10:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
qwertz9586 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 640 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: ATX Chapter: Southern Drives: 2003 Ford Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 15,962 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 26	Tire pressure sticker is on the inside of the gas filler door on the G4s. Ignore 30PSI, it drives much better with 35. __________________ [ 2003 Ford Taurus SEL ] - [ 1995 Mercury Sable GS ] Ford Lincoln Mercury Sable? A personal conveyance named after its inventor, an assassinated ruler, a character from Greco-Roman myth and a small furry mammal.

08-19-2009, 01:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
fojt19 Member Member Number: 1807 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Clinton NJ Visit: My Garage Posts: 248 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	That tire could go any number of cars. You should go by what the sticker on the car recommends and adjust for your preferences accordingly. __________________ <iframe src="http://gamercard.xbox.com/ZER0%20Recoil.card" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" height="140" width="204"></iframe>

08-12-2009, 05:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
bingolou Junior Member Member Number: 8834 Join Date: Jun 2006 Visit: My Garage Posts: 33 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Girlfriend just purchased an 01 Taurus wagon with the 3.0L DOC SHO engine in it. Goes like stink. However, some previous owner took off the tags from the door posts that state proper tire pressures. I wouldn't be too worried normally as I would just use the pressures from my previous gen bull. However, hers has those narrow profile tires on it (16 inch). What is the proper pressure supposed to be? I thought of using the pressure stated on the tires but this is maximum pressure not recommended pressure. Anybody out there with an 01 bull, would you please take a look at your door posts and reply soonest? I have a girlfriend that knows a fair bit about cars and my life will be hell on wheels until I get proper numbers. Why oh why did I teach her about cars as now I can't even fudge the truth a little bit. Oh well, at least she does the tune ups and oil changes.

08-12-2009, 08:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
leadfoot_88 Member Member Number: 19251 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lomita, CA Visit: My Garage Posts: 189 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	did u try reading the lettering ON the tire? usually 35-45lbs and the dohc isnt exactly slow, it kicks for a family car, i have one too, just because its not as fast as some things you've driven doesnt make it slow

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